The First Rear-Wheel Drive Audi Is Only 9 Years Old
Audi released its first rear-wheel drive production car, the R8 RWS, in 2018, marking a departure from its signature quattro all-wheel drive system. The R8 RWS was designed to provide a more raw driving experience for purists and those seeking essential driving enjoyment.
Audi's signature quattro all-wheel drive system has dominated its performance road cars for decades. However, in 2018, the company released its first rear-wheel drive production car, the R8 RWS. The R8 RWS was designed to provide a more raw driving experience, sending all the power to the rear wheels. The car retained the standard 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine and had subtle visual changes, including extra gloss black trim and an optional red stripe. Then Audi CEO Stephen Winkelmann stated that the R8 RWS is for purists and those with an appreciation for essential driving enjoyment. The R8 RWS marked a significant departure from Audi's traditional quattro AWD setup, which had been a hallmark of the brand's performance cars.
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